02960cam a22003853u 4500 64808 UtSlPG 20260610134508.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23011704 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Stork, Charles Wharton, 1881-1971 Modern Swedish Masterpieces: Short Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-03-13 Hjalmar Söderberg: The chimney-sweeper's wife. Bloom. The fur coat. The blue anchor. The kiss. The dream of eternity. The drizzle. The drawing in India ink. The wages of sin. The clown. Signy. A masterless dog -- Sigfrid Siwertz: The lady in white. Leonard and the fisherman -- Verner von Heidenstam: When the bells ring. The fortified house. The queen of the marauders. Captured -- Per Hallström: Falcon. Out of the dark. Chuck Greif & The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Modern Swedish Masterpieces: Short Stories" by Per Hallström et al. is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases the talents of prominent Swedish writers, offering readers a glimpse into contemporary Swedish literature and its unique themes and styles. The collection includes stories that delve into the complexities of human emotions and societal interactions, featuring a diverse range of characters and poignant narratives. The opening of the anthology introduces the reader to the intentions behind its compilation. The translator acknowledges the rising interest in Scandinavian literature, particularly the Swedish short story, while noting the lack of representative collections in English. Four authors—Hjalmar Söderberg, Sigfrid Siwertz, Verner von Heidenstam, and Per Hallström—are highlighted, each bringing their distinctive voice to the collection. The initial tales presented vary from somber reflections on love and societal norms to explorations of the human condition, establishing an engaging and thought-provoking tone for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into English Swedish fiction -- Translations into English Hallström, Per, 1866-1960 Heidenstam, Verner von, 1859-1940 Siwertz, Sigfrid, 1882-1970 Söderberg, Hjalmar, 1869-1941 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64808 105631 105631